Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CAL-CA'RIOUS
CAL-CA'RI-O-SUL'PHUR-OUSCAL-CA'RI-OUS-NESS
CAL-CA'RIOUS, a. [L. calcarius. See Calx.]
Partaking of the nature of lime; having the qualities of lime; as, calcarious earth or stone. – Encyc. Kirwan.
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